]]>http://www.temptalia.com/makeup-tutorial-mac-alice-olivia-look/feed11Smoky Eyes: Groove with Alice + Oliviahttp://www.temptalia.com/smoky-eyes-groove-with-alice-olivia
http://www.temptalia.com/smoky-eyes-groove-with-alice-olivia#commentsFri, 09 Jul 2010 10:00:26 +0000Christinehttp://www.temptalia.com/?p=24399Smoky Eyes: Groove with Alice + Olivia Oh, man, that name is cheesy. I gotta tell you: coming up with “names” for looks can be a challenge. If only “Blue and Violet” were creative, because I can do that no problem. Happy Friday!! You will need the following… Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow […]]]>

Smoky Eyes: Groove with Alice + Olivia

Oh, man, that name is cheesy. I gotta tell you: coming up with “names” for looks can be a challenge. If only “Blue and Violet” were creative, because I can do that no problem.

For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. Then, apply Later pigment with the 242 and a couple of drops of water-based mixing medium on the lid. Using the 239, apply Blue My Mind (sky blue) eyeshadow on the inner third of the lid and pull upwards along the inner crease. Lightly blend Blue My Mind (blue-teal) eyeshadow on the middle of the lid with the 239. On the outer lid, apply Togetherness (violet) eyeshadow with the 226 and blend into the crease. Lightly blend Togetherness (lilac) eyeshadow on the inner tearduct and above the crease with the 239. Blend Brule eyeshadow with the crease shade and highlight the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying #11L eyeliner on the lower lash line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Plushlash mascara.

For cheeks, apply a swirl of Hang Loose blush on the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.

For lips, apply All Styled Up lipstick first, and then layer Going Cashual cremesheen glass for a complementing lip.

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]]>http://www.temptalia.com/smoky-eyes-groove-with-alice-olivia/feed128MAC In the Groove Collection – Lipsticks Review, Photos, Swatcheshttp://www.temptalia.com/mac-in-the-groove-collection-lipsticks-review-photos-swatches
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-in-the-groove-collection-lipsticks-review-photos-swatches#commentsWed, 07 Jul 2010 21:48:33 +0000Christinehttp://www.temptalia.com/?p=24162MAC Lipsticks: Call My Bluff, Creme d’Nude, Go For It, I Like It Like That, All Styled Up, Jazzed MAC In the Groove Collection: Cremesheen Lipsticks In the Groove also includes five new and limited lipsticks (plus one repromote–Creme d’Nude). All six of the lipsticks have a cremesheen finish, so they’re on the more pigmented […]]]>MAC Lipsticks: Call My Bluff, Creme d’Nude, Go For It, I Like It Like That, All Styled Up, Jazzed

MAC In the Groove Collection: Cremesheen Lipsticks

In the Groove also includes five new and limited lipsticks (plus one repromote–Creme d’Nude). All six of the lipsticks have a cremesheen finish, so they’re on the more pigmented side with creamier-looking color (less shimmer/frost), but they have less moisture in them (though I don’t find them drying).

Creme d’Nude is a creamy, nearly opaque pink-toned fleshy nude. It’s part of the permanent launch, and I know that many Temptalia readers love it as a go-to nude.

Call My Bluff is a lightly warmed up mushroom-y brown. It reminds me of Shitaki, except warmer. Like a cooler Touch, maybe. It’s semi-sheer on lips and has a soft silver shimmer.

Go For It is a semi-sheer red-toned purple with violet shimmer. It’s a lighter, less intense version of Violetta–not nearly as shimmery, opaque, or vibrant. More distinctly purple than Up the Amp, but it has that same subtle muted color.

I Like It Like That is a cool-toned, blue-based opaque pink. It’s a little darker and cooler than All Styled Up, but they’re pretty close. This shade is very close to Viva Glam Gaga, but a little brighter; it’s darker than Snob.

All Styled Up is a blue-based bubblegum pink with a slight glossy sheen and semi-opaque color. It actually doesn’t feel like a true cremesheen finish to me – almost like a little lustre-ness snuck in (though more a cremesheen than a lustre finish!). It does look a little streaky when applied, so make sure to smoosh lips to even it out. This shade is pinker and darker than Viva Glam Gaga, pinker than Snob. They’re all in the same family, though.

Jazzedis a nearly opaque, glossy coral-peach. It’s like a cross between Ravishing and Vegas Volt–not as peach/orange as Ravishing, but not as bright as Vegas Volt. It’s not too warm, so I think cooler skin tones can wear this well. This is not like Ever Hip–this is peach, orange, but not pink, which Ever Hip most definitely is. This is not like either lipstick from Pret-a-Papier, particularly since the finish is completely different, Jazzed is incredibly pigmented, and much brighter.

I really don’t why I Like It Like Thatand All Styled Up are so similar and in the same launch–they’re completely redundant. Yes, there is a difference between the two, but it’s incredibly small, and given they’re in the same launch? Boring! (Not to mention, this collection is obese–why six lipsticks at all?)

See more photos & swatches!

MAC Lipsticks: Call My Bluff, Creme d’Nude, Go For It, I Like It Like That, All Styled Up, Jazzed

MAC Lipsticks: Call My Bluff, Creme d’Nude, Go For It

MAC Lipsticks: I Like It Like That, All Styled Up, Jazzed

MAC Lipsticks: Call My Bluff, Creme d’Nude, Jazzed

MAC Lipsticks: Go For It, I Like It Like That, All Styled Up,

MAC Call My Bluff Lipstick

MAC Call My Bluff Lipstick

MAC Creme d’Nude Lipstick

MAC Creme d’Nude Lipstick

MAC Go For It Lipstick

MAC Go For It Lipstick

MAC I Like It Like That Lipstick

MAC I Like It Like That Lipstick

MAC All Styled Up Lipstick

MAC All Styled Up Lipstick

MAC Jazzed Lipstick

MAC Jazzed Lipstick

All items were purchased by Temptalia, except Jazzed and All Styled Up, which were provided as press samples.